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Gifted & Talented ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Department
The ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø District is committed to the belief that each student has a right to receive an education based on their individual needs. Gifted students are entitled to a differentiated curriculum consisting of courses of study in which the content, teaching strategies and expectations of student mastery are appropriately modified to further develop students’ strengths and provide them with the opportunities to reach their fullest potential. Following this philosophy, ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø District uses the Advanced Content model for gifted students in grades K-12.
Gifted Program Philosophy
In accordance with the Georgia Board of ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s philosophy and with ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø District’s mission to “produce high achievement for all through continuous growth,” the Houston County Gifted Program recognizes the differentiated needs of gifted-identified students by providing opportunities designed to accelerate, enrich, and extend their learning experiences. Learning is enhanced through materials, tasks, instruction, and experiences differentiated in environment, content, process, and/or product.
Gifted Program Mission
Our mission is to identify, serve, and support intellectually gifted students.
Gifted Program Vision
Our vision is for HCSD-gifted students to impact their world positively.
Gifted Program Values
~ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø provides an opportunity for all individuals to reach their fullest potential.
~All students have a right to educational experiences that challenge their individual development.
~Differentiated instruction (environment, content, process, product) provides accelerated, enriched, and extended instruction that enhances learning and maximizes student potential.
~Stimulating and expanding our students’ intellectual and cultural horizons prepares them for leadership roles in a global community.
~Meeting the emotional and social needs of our students is vital to their success.
Parent Resources
Gifted Referral Forms
Awards and Recognitions
Houston County ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Assistance Fund (Shah Grant)
Gifted Department Staff
Ms. Olethia Thomas
Director of Gifted ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø
Coordinator of Fine Arts/AP
olethia.thomas@hcbe.net
Ms. Sheena Dixon
Gifted Diagnostician
sheena.dixon@hcbe.net
Ms. Cathi Selph
District Gifted Lead Teacher
cathi.selph@hcbe.net
Ms. Lori DeLeon
Gifted Diagnostician
lori.deleon@hcbe.net
Ms. Kristen Wadley
Gifted Department Secretary
kristen.wadley@hcbe.net
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